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Çelikbaş, Z. What is RSS and how can it serve libraries?, 2004. In First International Conference on Innovations in Learning for the Future: e-Learning,İstanbul (Turkey),26-27 October 2004.Istanbul University. pp.277-292. (Published) [Conference Paper].

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Author(s): Çelikbaş, Zeki
Title: What is RSS and how can it serve libraries?
Subjects: H. Information sources, supports, channels
J. Technical services in libraries, archives and museums
L. Information technology and library technology
Date: 2004
Abstract: Examines RDF Site Summary, or Rich Site Summary (RSS) feeds, a means of distributing news or other Web content from an online publisher to users. Outlines RSS background and XML-based structure. Explains feed readers and web-based content aggregators, the two chief tools used for reading RSS feeds. Lists some advantages of RSS use and some reputable RSS feed sources, also known as RSS feed directories. Offers suggestions on potential library uses of RSS including: general communications and marketing; library user education (via book lists); current awareness services (via table of contents analysis for journals); and, augmenting of reference services.
Conference: First International Conference on Innovations in Learning for the Future: e-Learning
Conference Date: 26-27 October 2004
Location: İstanbul (Turkey)
Starting page: 277
Ending page: 292
Editor(s): Gülseçen, Sevinç
Yalvaç, Mesut
Publisher: Istanbul University
Keywords: RSS, feed readers, aggregators, weblogs, e-learning,
Country: Turkey
Type: Conference Paper
Rights: http://eprints.rclis.org/copyright/



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